Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a wreath, typically in a tangled or twisted way

“The wreathy branches of the old tree reminded her of her grandmother’s garden.”

2. adjective

tangled or twisted in a way resembling a wreath

“The wreathy vines crawled up the stone wall of the old castle.”

3. noun

a tangled or twisted growth or mass of something (such as a vine or a branch)

“A wreathy mass of ivy covered the base of the ancient statue.”